Engagement and Community Officer at RSL LIFECARE LIMITED

Maitland, Missouri, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

06 Apr, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

06 Jan, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Event Management, Social Media, Marketing, Community Services, Welfare Services, Communication Skills, Problem Solving, Relationship Building, Empathy, Advocacy

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

At our core, RSL LifeCare provides care and services to veterans and seniors who live in our communities or are receiving support at home. Our vision of creating proud communities living their best lives is at the heart of everything we do as we continue to build upon our legacy of supporting veterans and their families for more than 100 years. This is an opportunity for you to join a large social purpose organisation where your skills and compassion will be valued and enable you to make a meaningful difference to people’s lives. About the role: We are seeking an individual to join our team based in our Hunter Veteran and Family Hub based in Maitland (from January 2026) as an Engagement & Community Officer. In this role, you will be an integral member of the team supporting current and former Defence personnel and their families. This is a varied customer facing role, responsible for a range of initiatives including Event Management, Marketing & social media, Community Service liaison and being “the face” of the Hub. A true advocate for our client base, you will be genuinely invested in supporting current and former ADF personnel and have a kind and empathetic nature. This role is 100% based out of the Veteran & Family Hub A bit about you: Ability to establish and build meaningful relationships internally and externally Demonstrated experience in one or more of the following: Event Management, Social Media & Marketing, Community and/or Welfare Services Highly developed communication skills with the ability to prioritise, manage and problem solve Knowledge of or experience working with Australian Defence Force personnel Cert IV in Community Services or Marketing an advantage To Apply: Please include BOTH a resume and cover letter addressing how you meet the requirements of the role (no more than two pages) – we’re looking for candidates who have attention to detail so please note we look forward to reading your cover letter! RSL LifeCare offers a range of benefits: Not-for-profit tax benefits - salary packaging of up to $15,900 per year. This allows you to reduce your taxable income by receiving part of your salary as tax-free benefits like super contributions, car leasing, and more Staff discounts across 700 select retail stores through Maxxia Rewards Leave Loading - 17.5% pay top up on paid leave Plus, you will be working with a truly supportive, committed and loyal team who are dedicated to enhancing the lives of our veterans and their families Our commitment to diversity: We are proud to stand for our unique values: Do the Right Thing, Aim Higher, Care from the Heart, and Act as One team. We welcome and encourage applications from people across our diverse community, especially from Veterans, current serving ADF personnel, their families and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants. We believe everyone has the right to feel safe, respected, valued and heard regardless of their gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity or disability. It is a mandatory requirement for a team member working in the Aged Care sector to have a valid Police Check or a valid National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) check, or potentially both, to undertake the inherent requirements of the role. Clearances must be verified prior to commencing employment with RSL LifeCare. Location VS Maitland RSL LifeCare is a leader in senior living, providing high quality retirement villages, aged care homes (nursing homes) and personal home care throughout NSW and the ACT. Proudly serving Australia for over 100 years, RSL LifeCare is a successful and growing not-for profit organisation which began as a haven for war veterans and today is open to all Australians.

Responsibilities

The Engagement & Community Officer will support current and former Defence personnel and their families through various initiatives including event management and community service liaison. This role also involves being the face of the Hub and advocating for the client base.